Enduring Promise
We will always remember their sacrifice. We will never forget the price.
Enduring Promise is a visual tangible commitment by Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to honor and recognize Indiana’s WWII military service members who are Missing in Action (MIA) and their families.
To be missing is not to be forgotten.
With your help, we bring their
memory home.
The Indiana DAR project will place and dedicate personalized bricks honoring 1500 WWII Hoosiers who remain Missing in Action and unaccounted for.
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This project is the last of a trilogy of Bricks of Honor placed and dedicated by Indiana DAR to Indiana’s Missing in Action. With maximum visibility the bricks are placed at the base of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on Monument Circle, in the center of Indianapolis and Indiana.
Enduring Promise is an ambitious undertaking, at a projected cost of $150,000, and involves many components. Two key components are the promotion of the project and research locating families of the military service members being honored.
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Bricks will bear the name of each MIA service member, their branch of service, rank, and date of loss.
Public Dedication
A public dedication ceremony is planned during America’s Semiquincentennial year, on September 2, 2026, the 81st anniversary of the signing of the Japanese surrender, ending WWII.
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More than 1,500 Indiana service members went missing in action during World War II. Their stories remain etched in history; but now, we have the chance to etch their names in stone.
We invite you to be part of a lasting tribute: A memorial installation of engraved bricks, each honoring one of Indiana’s WWII MIAs.
This is more than a monument; it is a promise that their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
One brick at a time, to complete the Indiana Trilogy of Remembrance for Indiana’s MIAs from WWII, Korean War (completed in 2021), and Vietnam War (completed in 2019.)
How Can You Help?
Sponsor a Brick. Each brick will be placed in a permanent memorial installation on Monument Circle, the center of Indiana.
Donate to the Project. Your financial support helps cover the costs of materials, engraving, and installation. Every dollar brings us closer to completing this tribute. Any donation makes a significant impact to the project.
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Spread the Word. Share this project with your community, veterans’ groups, schools, and local organizations. Awareness is a powerful form of support.
Volunteer Your Time. Aid in the research to locate the family members of the missing in action.
Share a Family Story. Do you know of a WWII MIA from Indiana? Let us know. Personal stories add depth and humanity to the memorial. Email us at: indarenduringpromise@gmail.com
Picture of Korean War Bricks for reference
Each brick is $125. Donations of any amounts are welcome!
Indiana DAR is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible.